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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry for Renewable Energy and Biomedicine Northeastern University in United States

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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The position offers an expected hiring salary range of $60,315.00–$85,192.50, depending on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible extension subject to progress evaluation and continued funding. Benefit-eligible employees may receive medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.

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Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Catalysis
Computational Chemistry
Photochemistry
Energy Engineering
Quantum Computing
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About this position

Northeastern University’s Dong Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop and apply computational methods for understanding multiscale processes and accelerating chemical discoveries in renewable energy, biomedicine, and other societally important areas.

The research combines first-principles-based approaches with data-driven methods. Potential projects include multiscale simulation of quantum mechanical properties in macromolecules, integration of quantum chemistry with machine learning, quantum algorithms for computational chemistry on quantum computers, and computational studies of catalysis and photochemistry. Researchers may also contribute to the design of photo-active proteins and macromolecular catalysts, or pursue other projects aligned with the lab’s interests.

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct original research, prepare and co-author publications, present findings at conferences and meetings, contribute to research proposals, manage research data and software, and assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The lab offers a multidisciplinary research environment spanning theoretical chemistry, computational science, catalysis, photochemistry, machine learning, and quantum computing.

Funding details

The position offers an expected hiring salary range of $60,315.00–$85,192.50, depending on education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible extension subject to progress evaluation and continued funding. Benefit-eligible employees may receive medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or a closely related field. They should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and oral and written communication skills, and be willing to contribute to a multidisciplinary environment. Experience in at least one of excited-state simulation methods, multiscale simulations (QM/MM preferred), catalysis, molecular dynamics simulations, sampling techniques, machine learning, or quantum computing is required; experience in two or more areas is strongly preferred. Programming skills in Python or Fortran and coding or machine-learning experience are preferred. Required documents are a cover letter describing research experience and interests, a CV with a full publication list, contact details for at least three references, and the PhD completion date.

How to apply

Apply through the Northeastern University Workday posting. Submit a cover letter, CV with full publication list, contact information for at least three references, and your PhD completion date.

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